The annual Wyoming High School Activities Association Art Symposium at the Ford Wyoming Center drew 4,721 art pieces from Wyoming high school students. Of that number, the top two awards went to Riverton High artists.Sophomore Ke’lee Brost was the top winner from all entries, winning the Congressional Award and capturing the 3D Artistic Discovery Award, Best in Show and the Best Overall piece. Following close behind was Kyler Graham who won the First Lady Award...… The annual Wyoming High School Activities Association Art Symposium at the Ford Wyoming Center drew 4,721 art pieces from Wyoming high school students. Of that number, the top two awards went to Riverton High artists.Sophomore Ke’lee Brost was the top winner from all entries, winning the Congressional Award and capturing the 3D Artistic Discovery Award, Best in Show and the Best Overall piece. Following close behind was Kyler Graham who won the First Lady Award...WW…

“Nickel is a magic metal – and nickel is the metal we like to think of when we talk about ‘taking nickels off the track,’” said Riverton Economic and Community Development Association (RECDA) President Alan Moore at the April RECDA meeting. Mineral extraction has always been important to Wyoming’s economy, he pointed out; oil, gas, gold, iron, uranium and jade all played their roles in shaping Fremont County. Now, it may be nickel’s turn.Wyoming currently has a...… “Nickel is a magic metal – and nickel is the metal we like to think of when we talk about ‘taking nickels off the track,’” said Riverton Economic and Community Development Association (RECDA) President Alan Moore at the April RECDA meeting. Mineral extraction has always been important to Wyoming’s economy, he pointed out; oil, gas, gold, iron, uranium and jade all played their roles in shaping Fremont County. Now, it may be nickel’s turn.Wyoming currently has a...WW…

In Wyoming young males between the ages of 10 and 24 are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than the national average. The stats for middle aged and older men are even higher.For a state grappling with how to prevent perennially topping the nation for the rates of suicide, 2024 may usher in a new approach: Man Therapy.And while the billboards and ad slogans make light hearted appeals – “A mustache is no place to hide your emotions” or “You can’t fix...… In Wyoming young males between the ages of 10 and 24 are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than the national average. The stats for middle aged and older men are even higher.For a state grappling with how to prevent perennially topping the nation for the rates of suicide, 2024 may usher in a new approach: Man Therapy.And while the billboards and ad slogans make light hearted appeals – “A mustache is no place to hide your emotions” or “You can’t fix...WW…

After 25 years of service as a Fremont County educator, Central Wyoming College (CWC) honors Dr. Jeffrey Hosking with the rank of professor emeritus.Before joining the CWC faculty in 1998, Hosking spent nearly a decade working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His early law enforcement career revealed an ardent interest in teaching, and he sought out a position that would combine his experience and passion.Hosking applied for an instructor role at CWC...… After 25 years of service as a Fremont County educator, Central Wyoming College (CWC) honors Dr. Jeffrey Hosking with the rank of professor emeritus.Before joining the CWC faculty in 1998, Hosking spent nearly a decade working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His early law enforcement career revealed an ardent interest in teaching, and he sought out a position that would combine his experience and passion.Hosking applied for an instructor role at CWC...WW…

Like much of the country, Fremont County law enforcement agencies are struggling to recruit new officers almost across the board. Law enforcement is also well-known for being a difficult career choice, with high rates of burn-out as officers risk life and limb. However, support for law enforcement is relatively high in Fremont County, and the people who live here decided they wanted to step up and try to do their part to lend a hand. “There’s such a need...… Like much of the country, Fremont County law enforcement agencies are struggling to recruit new officers almost across the board. Law enforcement is also well-known for being a difficult career choice, with high rates of burn-out as officers risk life and limb. However, support for law enforcement is relatively high in Fremont County, and the people who live here decided they wanted to step up and try to do their part to lend a hand. “There’s such a need...WW…